The company was first established in 1979, in Waltloo South-Africa as SP Electrical (Pty) Ltd. It initially started out as a small electrical company and has since grown into a vibrant turnkey enterprise with 35 years of experience and professional service delivery to the South-African Motor Industry and a variety of major companies over the years.
SNS Engineering’s first key contract mainly Samcor SA, created a foundation on which the company could build, and successfully establish a name for SNS Engineering and Construction (Pty) Ltd. in the Motor Industry as a competitive and innovative leader in service delivery. In 1987 SNS Engineering achieved vendor status at Nissan Motor Company South-Africa followed by BMW South-Africa in 1994. Forging solid business ties with these major role players within the South-African Motor Industry. SNS Engineering’s survival and growth over its 35 year lifetime in the harsh South-African business environment, is greatly based on the strategic and operational leadership provided by the management team, with Frans de Beer taking the lead as Managing Director, together with dedicated and loyal employees.
At SNS Engineering and Construction we believe there is no project too big or too small that cannot be executed. Our core belief revolves around proper planning, mutual trust, loyalty, dedication, communication and respect on all business levels. All our projects are approached as a challenge and a learning curve, in which the company and most importantly our employees can grow as individuals and co-operate as team members, ensuring competent and pro-active support for our clients.
SNS Engineering recognises the importance of operating the business in a responsible manner, focused on exceeding customer requirements while reducing our carbon footprint and ensuring that
Timken R&D is the technical engine of real-world progress for our customers. The group’s specialized expertise, 125 years of cross-industry experience, and depth of knowledge are unparalleled in the industry.
All of our customer-centric investments begin at the intersection of capability and opportunity — we create technical solutions where they didn’t exist before.
Our team of experts is not only known for their rigorous thinking but also for their exceptional accessibility and availability to both customers and Timken associates. The group focuses simultaneously on high-risk technical challenges while also providing continuous expert support across the business. From our first tapered roller bearing patent in 1898 to our growing collection of present year patents, Timken R&D continues to make the unknown, known which in turn makes Timken and our customers stronger.
Timken R&D invests a significant amount of time growing expertise in friction management, materials science, and mechanical power transmission. The group surveys the fields for new opportunities and new technologies, including emerging trends in digital manufacturing and automation, performance modeling, heat treatment technologies, and advanced lubrication science.
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